used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even Mr. Wicker's expression seemed to have changed, and as a matter of fact it had, for the relief and portion of content that showed now in the boy's face, was reflected in some measure in that of the man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Chris returned happily to his chair and curled up in it as if he were at home.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "You rang, sir?" she inquired, the feathers and roses bobbing as cheerily as live things around the sweeping brim.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Chris returned happily to his chair and curled up in it as if he were at home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Chris returned happily to his chair and curled up in it as if he were at home.
Becky
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From this reading In a moment Becky Boozer knocked on the door and stuck her gigantic hat through the opening.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before seating himself Mr. Wicker rang a silver bell on the tray by the pitcher.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Before seating himself Mr. Wicker rang a silver bell on the tray by the pitcher.
bobbingverbUS /ˈbɑːbɪŋ/
inflected form of “bob” — move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "You rang, sir?" she inquired, the feathers and roses bobbing as cheerily as live things around the sweeping brim.
BoozernounUS /ˈbuːzər/
a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually
From this reading In a moment Becky Boozer knocked on the door and stuck her gigantic hat through the opening.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Even Mr. Wicker's expression seemed to have changed, and as a matter of fact it had, for the relief and portion of content that showed now in the boy's face, was reflected in some measure in that of the man.
brimnounUS /brɪm/
the top edge of a vessel or other container
From this reading "You rang, sir?" she inquired, the feathers and roses bobbing as cheerily as live things around the sweeping brim.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Before seating himself Mr. Wicker rang a silver bell on the tray by the pitcher.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Chris returned happily to his chair and curled up in it as if he were at home.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Even Mr. Wicker's expression seemed to have changed, and as a matter of fact it had, for the relief and portion of content that showed now in the boy's face, was reflected in some measure in that of the man.
cheerilyadverb
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "You rang, sir?" she inquired, the feathers and roses bobbing as cheerily as live things around the sweeping brim.
Chris
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From this reading Chris returned happily to his chair and curled up in it as if he were at home.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Even Mr. Wicker's expression seemed to have changed, and as a matter of fact it had, for the relief and portion of content that showed now in the boy's face, was reflected in some measure in that of the man.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading Chris returned happily to his chair and curled up in it as if he were at home.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In a moment Becky Boozer knocked on the door and stuck her gigantic hat through the opening.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Mr. Wicker's expression seemed to have changed, and as a matter of fact it had, for the relief and portion of content that showed now in the boy's face, was reflected in some measure in that of the man.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Even Mr. Wicker's expression seemed to have changed, and as a matter of fact it had, for the relief and portion of content that showed now in the boy's face, was reflected in some measure in that of the man.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Even Mr. Wicker's expression seemed to have changed, and as a matter of fact it had, for the relief and portion of content that showed now in the boy's face, was reflected in some measure in that of the man.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Even Mr. Wicker's expression seemed to have changed, and as a matter of fact it had, for the relief and portion of content that showed now in the boy's face, was reflected in some measure in that of the man.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading "You rang, sir?" she inquired, the feathers and roses bobbing as cheerily as live things around the sweeping brim.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even Mr. Wicker's expression seemed to have changed, and as a matter of fact it had, for the relief and portion of content that showed now in the boy's face, was reflected in some measure in that of the man.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading In a moment Becky Boozer knocked on the door and stuck her gigantic hat through the opening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Even Mr. Wicker's expression seemed to have changed, and as a matter of fact it had, for the relief and portion of content that showed now in the boy's face, was reflected in some measure in that of the man.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Chris returned happily to his chair and curled up in it as if he were at home.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading In a moment Becky Boozer knocked on the door and stuck her gigantic hat through the opening.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Even Mr. Wicker's expression seemed to have changed, and as a matter of fact it had, for the relief and portion of content that showed now in the boy's face, was reflected in some measure in that of the man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chris returned happily to his chair and curled up in it as if he were at home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In a moment Becky Boozer knocked on the door and stuck her gigantic hat through the opening.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Before seating himself Mr. Wicker rang a silver bell on the tray by the pitcher.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Chris returned happily to his chair and curled up in it as if he were at home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Chris returned happily to his chair and curled up in it as if he were at home.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Chris returned happily to his chair and curled up in it as if he were at home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Chris returned happily to his chair and curled up in it as if he were at home.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "You rang, sir?" she inquired, the feathers and roses bobbing as cheerily as live things around the sweeping brim.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Chris returned happily to his chair and curled up in it as if he were at home.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading In a moment Becky Boozer knocked on the door and stuck her gigantic hat through the opening.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "You rang, sir?" she inquired, the feathers and roses bobbing as cheerily as live things around the sweeping brim.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Even Mr. Wicker's expression seemed to have changed, and as a matter of fact it had, for the relief and portion of content that showed now in the boy's face, was reflected in some measure in that of the man.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Even Mr. Wicker's expression seemed to have changed, and as a matter of fact it had, for the relief and portion of content that showed now in the boy's face, was reflected in some measure in that of the man.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Even Mr. Wicker's expression seemed to have changed, and as a matter of fact it had, for the relief and portion of content that showed now in the boy's face, was reflected in some measure in that of the man.
a particular point in time
From this reading In a moment Becky Boozer knocked on the door and stuck her gigantic hat through the opening.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Even Mr. Wicker's expression seemed to have changed, and as a matter of fact it had, for the relief and portion of content that showed now in the boy's face, was reflected in some measure in that of the man.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Even Mr. Wicker's expression seemed to have changed, and as a matter of fact it had, for the relief and portion of content that showed now in the boy's face, was reflected in some measure in that of the man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even Mr. Wicker's expression seemed to have changed, and as a matter of fact it had, for the relief and portion of content that showed now in the boy's face, was reflected in some measure in that of the man.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Before seating himself Mr. Wicker rang a silver bell on the tray by the pitcher.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading In a moment Becky Boozer knocked on the door and stuck her gigantic hat through the opening.
pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
(baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading Before seating himself Mr. Wicker rang a silver bell on the tray by the pitcher.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Even Mr. Wicker's expression seemed to have changed, and as a matter of fact it had, for the relief and portion of content that showed now in the boy's face, was reflected in some measure in that of the man.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Before seating himself Mr. Wicker rang a silver bell on the tray by the pitcher.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Even Mr. Wicker's expression seemed to have changed, and as a matter of fact it had, for the relief and portion of content that showed now in the boy's face, was reflected in some measure in that of the man.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Even Mr. Wicker's expression seemed to have changed, and as a matter of fact it had, for the relief and portion of content that showed now in the boy's face, was reflected in some measure in that of the man.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Chris returned happily to his chair and curled up in it as if he were at home.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "You rang, sir?" she inquired, the feathers and roses bobbing as cheerily as live things around the sweeping brim.
seatingnounUS /ˈsiːtɪŋ/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Before seating himself Mr. Wicker rang a silver bell on the tray by the pitcher.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Even Mr. Wicker's expression seemed to have changed, and as a matter of fact it had, for the relief and portion of content that showed now in the boy's face, was reflected in some measure in that of the man.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You rang, sir?" she inquired, the feathers and roses bobbing as cheerily as live things around the sweeping brim.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Even Mr. Wicker's expression seemed to have changed, and as a matter of fact it had, for the relief and portion of content that showed now in the boy's face, was reflected in some measure in that of the man.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Before seating himself Mr. Wicker rang a silver bell on the tray by the pitcher.
term of address for a man
From this reading "You rang, sir?" she inquired, the feathers and roses bobbing as cheerily as live things around the sweeping brim.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Even Mr. Wicker's expression seemed to have changed, and as a matter of fact it had, for the relief and portion of content that showed now in the boy's face, was reflected in some measure in that of the man.
caught or fixed
From this reading In a moment Becky Boozer knocked on the door and stuck her gigantic hat through the opening.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading "You rang, sir?" she inquired, the feathers and roses bobbing as cheerily as live things around the sweeping brim.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even Mr. Wicker's expression seemed to have changed, and as a matter of fact it had, for the relief and portion of content that showed now in the boy's face, was reflected in some measure in that of the man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even Mr. Wicker's expression seemed to have changed, and as a matter of fact it had, for the relief and portion of content that showed now in the boy's face, was reflected in some measure in that of the man.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "You rang, sir?" she inquired, the feathers and roses bobbing as cheerily as live things around the sweeping brim.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In a moment Becky Boozer knocked on the door and stuck her gigantic hat through the opening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chris returned happily to his chair and curled up in it as if he were at home.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading Before seating himself Mr. Wicker rang a silver bell on the tray by the pitcher.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Chris returned happily to his chair and curled up in it as if he were at home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even Mr. Wicker's expression seemed to have changed, and as a matter of fact it had, for the relief and portion of content that showed now in the boy's face, was reflected in some measure in that of the man.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Chris returned happily to his chair and curled up in it as if he were at home.
WickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading Before seating himself Mr. Wicker rang a silver bell on the tray by the pitcher.
Wicker'snounUS /ˈwɪkərz/
possessive form of “wicker” — slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading Even Mr. Wicker's expression seemed to have changed, and as a matter of fact it had, for the relief and portion of content that showed now in the boy's face, was reflected in some measure in that of the man.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You rang, sir?" she inquired, the feathers and roses bobbing as cheerily as live things around the sweeping brim.
